A new analysis of Twitter indicates that social distancing measure are having an effect in slowing the spread of coronavirus in the US Since social distancing began on March 16, mobility among Americans has been cut by almost half of what it was. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University found that the biggest drop in geo-tagged … Read more
Britain’s ‘strictest headteacher’ has today issued a stark warning that social distancing is ‘simply impossible’ in schools. Katharine Birbalsingh, the formidable head of the Michaela Community School in Brent, north London, said it was a ‘lie’ that safe distancing within educational settings was possible. Ms Birbalsingh’s riposte came in response to the suggestion that children could … Read more
Facebook may be returning to its roots as a social platform for college kids with site’s code hinting at unreleased ‘Campus’ feature for students The unreleased feature will be for college students only Users will reportedly need a .edu address to create a profile on Campus Users can list their major, minor, and even which dorm … Read more
‘What about cross-contamination?’ MasterChef fans left shocked as contestants share food, hug and give each other high-fives as show airs amid coronavirus pandemic By Jessamy Tredinnick For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:43 BST, 15 April 2020 | Updated: 21:32 BST, 15 April 2020 MasterChef fans were shocked to see contestants hugging, giving each other high-fives … Read more
Social distancing may be needed until 2022 to stop the spread of coronavirus and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, Harvard study finds A Harvard study on coronavirus warned sporadic periods of social distancing could be needed until 2022 to prevent new surges in infections The researchers warn that lifting social distancing measures all at once … Read more